Fresh Peach Cobbler #3

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 c Sugar
1 tb Cornstarch
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
4 c Peeled; sliced fresh peaches
-(see note)
1 ts Lemon juice
1 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Sugar
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
3 tb Shortening
1/2 c Milk

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and milk. Cut through shortening with fork until dough forms a ball. Drop mixture by 6-8 spoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or whipped cream, if desired. 6 to 8 servings.

NOTE: Two 16-ounce packages frozen sliced peaches, thawed and well drained can be used for the fresh peaches.

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